Horizontal advancement flap for lateral dorsal nasal defects

Abstract

This flap is easy to perform and, in selected cases, provides an outstanding alternative to second-intention healing, full-thickness skin grafts, transposition, rotation and pedicle flaps.

Reconstruction of the Inner Canthus Region Using Combined V-Y Island Pedicle Flaps

“…The pedicles can also be released and thinned to avoid tension in the area. A general rule for V‐Y island flaps suggests that the pedicle should represent one‐third of the total cutaneous flap area . For the face, and especially in the periorbital region, flaps with much smaller pedicles will survive because of the abundant blood supply.…”

The east–west advancement flap (horizontal advancement flap) to repair a defect on the nose ala

“…The east–west flap (horizontal advancement flap) is an unusual, simple, easy‐to‐perform technique that enables dermatologic surgeons to repair small‐to‐mid‐size defects, mainly on the dorsal and lateral side of the nose 1 . It has provided for our patients an outstanding alternative to other, more complex surgical procedures.…”